Meaning of the word "honest to God" in English

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honest to God

US /ˈɑːnɪst tə ɡɑːd/

UK /ˈɑːnɪst tə ɡɑːd/

used to emphasize that what one is saying is true, or to express surprise or exasperation

Example:

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I swear, honest to God, I didn't touch it!

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Honest to God, I can't believe he said that!

Synonym:

honestly truly sincerely really indeed

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